Institutional Order Flow and Its Analysis

Introduction Welcome to our second lesson in the November series, marking the third month of our insightful ICT mentorship program. Today, we delve into the intriguing world of institutional order flow, focusing on how to identify and understand it with ease. In this lesson, we build upon the foundations laid in our previous session. We’ll … Read more

Institutional Sponsorship in Trading

Introduction Welcome to Lesson Three of our mentorship program. In this session, we’re going to delve into a crucial aspect of trading: understanding and identifying institutional sponsorship in trading setups. This knowledge is key to recognizing the bigger market forces at play and aligning our trading strategies accordingly. We’ll explore how institutional movements shape the … Read more

Institutional Market Structure and SMT Divergence in Forex Trading

SMT Divergences

In this session, we delve into the intricate concepts of inside price action and institutional market structure, crucial elements for understanding the dynamics of the Forex market. The focus here is on the significance of analyzing assets that are correlated and inversely correlated, offering a deeper insight into the movements and strategies of major market … Read more

Market Maker Traps and False Breakouts in Forex Trading

Introduction to Market Maker Traps Welcome to our final lesson this month in the ICT mentorship, where we’re tackling a key topic for traders: market maker traps. Today, we’re zeroing in on false breakouts, especially in markets that are trending downwards. In trading, understanding market maker traps can be a game-changer. These traps can trick … Read more

Identify the Market Maker Trap of False Flags

false flags in trading

Introduction Hey traders, let’s dive into a topic that’s crucial for your trading toolkit – market maker traps, with a special focus on what we call ‘false flags’. If you’ve been trading for a while, you’ve probably heard about bull and bear flags. They’re those classic chart patterns that many of us learn when we … Read more

Growing Your Trades Safely: A Guide to Low-Risk Trading Success

low risk trading success

Introduction In trading, setting up low-risk trades is crucial. The ICT Mentorship’s module on “Framing Low Risk Trade Setups” teaches exactly that. This module focuses on how to spot and set up trades that keep risk low but still offer a good chance for profits. Low-risk trade setups are really important in trading. They help … Read more

Impulse Price Swings and Market Protraction in ICT Trading

In ICT (Inner Circle Trader) trading, two critical concepts are impulse price swings and market protraction. Both play significant roles in understanding market movements and timing trades effectively. Impulse Price Swings An impulse price swing is characterized by rapid and substantial market movements. These can manifest as a series of alternating movements: a sharp decline … Read more

What is Liquidity in ICT Trading?

liquidity in ict trading

Liquidity in trading refers to the ability to quickly buy or sell an asset in the market without significantly impacting its price. It’s essential for traders as it influences the ease of executing trades. Within the Inner Circle Trader (ICT) framework, liquidity focuses on identifying areas where buy and sell orders are concentrated. Trading Concept … Read more